Heather Zindars: Mirror

She blossoms right before your eyes.  Whether 3 or 13, girls love to dress-up like a princess.  Inside every woman, there is a princess.  Life may have jaded her to this belief, but if you wipe away all the pain and disappointment, there in lies a young girl whose childhood dream is to be rescued by her knight and shining armor.   A princess, above all else, is fought for.  Her tenderness and vulnerability blankets her heart awaiting her prince charming who will rise to the occasion.  This lovely girl is someone's sister, daughter, niece, granddaughter and so much more. She deserves to be loved and cherished and pursued valiantly.  God's precious gift of beauty and grace will someday touch another's heart, and she will be well worth the wait.


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Fusion: Annie Bade

As part of my studies in the art/science of mediation, I explored the ancient symbol of Vesica Piscis, which comes to mind as I entertain the concept of fusion.

When two distinct entities come together, even in opposition, and offer to share parts of themselves in union, a third or unique entity is evolved into being. I believe this to be the very essence of successful mediation. Likewise, when two parties who hold different beliefs, goals or realities come together and give space for their differences to “fuse”, the polarity is diminished and a new reality of unity can be attained. I am imagining how useful this concept might be to Congress about now.

I specifically chose these colors when creating this photo in order to represent the dualistic nature of our left-wing, blue Democratic views and the right-wing, red Republican views. Interesting that purple, the color created when fusing red and blue, is associated with higher levels of spiritual consciousness.

Amanda Jade Corrales- Stereotype

"Thinking of Welch's makes me thristy!" Thinking of Welch's Grape Juice is completely a different story, Thats where this image comes in! This is my "story" of Welch's Customer satisfaction.

"When you put Watermelon in front of a Black man, He's gonna eat it!"- Says Calvin Howard, Male Mode, Alongside Girlfriend, Brittany Sansburn

I had a blast shooting this image with these two wonderful models, having to cut the watermelon with a steak knife and the Watermelon disappearing within seconds I would proclaim this a very successful Photoshoot!

Sean Alexander - Stereotype

In a study by Michael Sunnafrank at the University of Minnesota, a group of college students were documented from the point they first met each other to about nine days. Sunnafrank thought that the first impressions the students had of each other would dilute as they were given more opportunities to get to know each other. The reality was that, regardless of anything new they learned, if the students had a negative or positive first impression then the relationship followed that immediate reaction.

Everything isn't black and white but in a society where we judge instantaneously and then refuse to change that judgement even though we might have similar interests, it's easy to see why stereotypes are a big part of our culture.

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Katelyn Lumpkins- Green!

"April showers brings May flowers." Lately everything has been gray and gloomy, but once the spring rain storms pass our gardens are lush and flowers are flourishing. These grape hyacinth flowers are especially thriving on this spring morning after the nightly rain shower.